Clinical trials: sponsored by Medipol University
Postural; Defect
Investigation of Immediate Efficacy of Kinesiology Taping
Shoulder protraction is the forward tilt of the head with hyperextension of the cervical spine and is associated with lengthening of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT05858073
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Diet Habit, Family Characteristics
Nutrition, Physical Activity, Mediterranean Diet Adherence, and Children's Oral Health
The main risk factors for dental caries are inadequate oral hygiene practices, cariogenic bacteria, and cariogenic diet. Among these factors, diet has a different dual relationship with dental caries.
- Conditions
- Diet Habit, Family Characteristics, Tooth Decay, Periodontal Health
- Trial name
- NCT06130189
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Older Adults, Balance
Effect of Physical-Cognitive Training in Older Adults
The study compares the impact of physical-cognitive exercises using Blazepod device versus conventional balance training on multiple outcomes in older adults aged 70 and above.
- Trial name
- NCT07199426
- Testing
- Physical-Cognitive Training, Conventional Balance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Evidence Based Practice, Stroke
Adherence to Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Among Physical Therapists and Internship Students
The goal of this observational study is to learn about adherence to the 2024 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for Stroke Rehabilitation among Turkish physiotherapists and internship students treating post-stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Evidence Based Practice, Stroke, Physical Therapist
- Trial name
- NCT07044817
- Testing
- Stroke Rehabilitation Guideline Adherence Survey
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Virtual Reality Therapy
Effects of VR-Based Exergames on Physical and Cognitive Health in Sedentary Workers
Sedentary behavior in the workplace is associated with declines in both physical and cognitive health. Traditional exercise programs are often difficult to sustain among workplace employees, leading to an increased interest in…
- Trial name
- VR-Exergame (NCT07192562)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Peri-Implant Health, Peri Implant Mucositis
Free Amino-acid Composition of Peri-implant and Periodontal Conditions
Peri-implant diseases, encompassing peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are biologically driven inflammatory conditions that threaten the long-term success of dental implants.
- Conditions
- Peri-Implant Health, Peri Implant Mucositis, Peri Implantitis
- Trial name
- AAs (NCT07187323)
- Testing
- Saliva sampling, Amino Acid Analysis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Myofacial Pain
Myofascial Release Wıth Hamstring Shortness
The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of different myofascial release techniques on flexibility, balance, and performance in individuals with hamstring (HT) muscle shortness.
- Trial name
- NCT07174258
- Testing
- Manual myofascial release group, Graston group, Home based exercise group
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Diabetes and Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Diabetes Mellitus
An Analysis of Plantar Pressure Distribution and Postural Balance Parameters in Individuals With Diabetic Foot Diagnosis
This study aims to investigate the relationship between plantar pressure distribution and postural balance in individuals diagnosed with diabetic foot.
- Conditions
- Diabetes and Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Diabetes Mellitus, Postural Control, Plantar Pressure Distrubution
- Trial name
- NCT07084922
- Testing
- No interventions. This is an observational study where participants undergo assessments of plantar pressure and postural balance without any treatment or intervention.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Periodontitis, Diagnose Disease
Hypoxia and Kynurenine Pathway in Periodontal Inflammation
The kynurenine pathway (KP), the primary route for tryptophan (TRP) metabolism, is activated during inflammation and hypoxic conditions, contributing to immune dysregulation and oxidative stress.
- Trial name
- NCT07182448
- Testing
- Saliva and serum sampling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Manual Therapy Combined With Breathing
Rotator cuff impingement syndrome is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and functional limitation, with manual therapy frequently employed in its management.
- Trial name
- NCT07180225
- Testing
- Conventional therapy+manual therapy, Conventional therapy+manual therapy+breathing exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
University Students
The Effects of Qigong Exercises on Acute Anxiety, Mood, and Reaction Time Among Occupational Therapy Students
The goal of this study is to examine the short-term effects of a single session of Baduanjin Qigong, a traditional mind-body exercise, on anxiety, mood, and reaction time in young adults studying occupational therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07178275
- Testing
- Baduanjin Qigong, Passive Rest
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Breast Surgery, Erector Spinae Plane Block
A Comparative Study of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block on Postoperative Opioid Consumption Following Breast and Axillary Dissection Surgery
Breast surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide. Pain after surgery is an important issue because it affects recovery and mobility. It can also increase the risk of breathing problems.
- Conditions
- Breast Surgery, Erector Spinae Plane Block, Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block
- Trial name
- NCT06833697
- Testing
- erector spinae plane block, serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block, 0.25% bupivacaine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Periodontal Diseases Inflammation
Evaluation of Nucleotide-Binding Oligomerization Domain-Containing Protein (NOD) 1 and NOD 2
The host immune response to microorganisms is primarily recognized by pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), including toll-like receptors and nucleotide-binding oligomeric domain (NOD) receptors (NLRs).
- Trial name
- NCT07160894
- Testing
- Saliva and Serum sampling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Obesity, Mental Health
Psychobiotics and Mental Health in Obese Women on a Weight-Loss Diet
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of psychobiotic supplementation containing Lactobacillus helveticus R0052, Bifidobacterium bifidum R0071 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175 strains on mental health, quality of life…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Mental Health, Probiotic
- Trial name
- NCT06861049
- Testing
- Psychobiotic Supplement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Plantar Fasciitis
Anthropometric Parameters of the Foot and Plantar Fasciitis
The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate anthropometric and lifestyle parameters in individuals diagnosed with PF and compare them with healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- PF (NCT07151066)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Emotional Regulation, Examining the Emotion Regulation Effectiveness to be Given to Adolescents
Emotional Management in Adolescents
This study aims to give information about the content of the school-based emotion regulation program study designed for adolescent children to develop their emotion regulation skills.
- Trial name
- NCT06849310
- Testing
- Group that will receive emotional regulation training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Vibration Therapy
Effects of Vibration Frequencies in Rotator Cuff Syndrome
This study aims to investigate the effects of vibration therapy applied at different frequencies using a percussion massage gun on pain, range of motion (ROM), functionality, joint position sense, and quality of life in…
- Trial name
- NCT06899945
- Testing
- a percussion massage gun (Hypervolt device (Hyperice, CA, USA)), conventional physiotherapy program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Gamma tACS in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT07145593
- Testing
- Application tACS- 80 Hz, Application tACS -40 Hz, Application TACS - (6-80 Hz)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Periodontal Diseases, Inflammation
Effect of Systemic Retinoic Acid Use on Micro Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) Expression
Ribonucleic acids (RNA) are molecules that transfer genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm for protein translation.
- Trial name
- NCT07142070
- Testing
- Saliva, serum sampling, oral isotretinoin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Type 2 Diabetes, Whole Body Vibration
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
The aim of this interventional study is to investigate the effect of whole body vibration therapy on muscle oxygenation, vibration sensation, functional capacity and balance in individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Whole Body Vibration, Muscle Oxygenation, Aerobic Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07002125
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration, Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University